Enterprise Quality Audit, Operations Excellence Lead (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-11-04

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT82: UT-CA-Corp Remote Location, Remote City, CA, 94203 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services team:

Position Overview:

RTX Corporation is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Enterprise Quality Audit Team as an Operations Excellence Lead.  This role is critical in ensuring the smooth and efficient planning and scheduling of quality audits across our multiple business units, including Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, a deep understanding of quality processes, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

What You Will Do:

Audit Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop a comprehensive site audit agenda that covers the Site’s appliable QMS Clause (s).

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (Audit Lead, Site POC’s, etc.) to ensure the availability of necessary resources and personnel in support of the audit agenda.

• Work with EQA team leaders to adjust master audit schedules as needed to accommodate changes in business priorities or resource availability.

Process Improvement leveraging CORE operating system

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the audit planning and scheduling functions.

• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the audit process.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Data Management and Reporting:

• Generate regular reports on audit progress, compliance status, and key performance indicators (Audit conducts, Type of findings, Risk Scorecard, Site QMS Health, etc.)

• Utilize data analytics to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Act as the primary point of contact for initial audit-related inquiries and communications

• Provide regular updates to senior management and other stakeholders on the status of audit activities. [internal team, enterprise team leadership]

• Facilitate meetings and discussions to resolve any scheduling conflicts or issues.

Training

• Manage in-house training program in coordination with Plexus by scheduling training, coordinating trainer availability, student enrollment process, logistics, PO/Invoice coordination, and any training metrics as required.

Compliance and Standards:

• Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory changes that may impact audit processes.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree (in business administration, Operations Management, Quality Management), or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in operations planning, or quality management, preferably within the aerospace or defense industry.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Strong understanding of quality audit processes and standards.

• Data analytics

• Proficiently Microsoft suite

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• CORE expe